Occupational Board Reform Act

General Information

Committee of Jurisdiction:Urban Affairs
Occupation Regulated: Fire Alarm Inspectors
Occupational Board:N/A
Contact:Regina Shields
Purpose:Fire Alarms help save lives and are an important component of public safety. The importance of making sure those systems are functioning correctly is vital to the general public. These systems can be very complex and specialized training and expertise is needed to ensure the proper working functions are maintained. Having the individuals who inspect these systems licensed in Nebraska ensures they are up to date on items and conditions specific to Nebraska.
Regulated Professionals:For the first six months of 2024 54
Year Created:1977
Year Active:2024
Sunset Date:None

Authorization

Statutory Authorization:ยง28-1251
Parent Agency:State Fire Marshal

Membership

Number of Members:N/A
Who Appoints:N/A
Legislative Approval:N/A
Qualifications of Members:N/A
Per Diem:
Expense Reimbursement:
Term Length:N/A
Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:

Meetings

Required FY 2024-2023:0
Held FY 2024-2023:0
Required FY 2023-2022:0
Held FY 2023-2022:0
Required FY 2022-2021:0
Held FY 2022-2021:0
Required FY 2021-2020:0
Held FY 2021-2020:0
Required FY 2020-2019:0
Held FY 2020-2019:0

Operations

Support Staff:1
Shared or Separate:Shared
FY 2024-2023 Budget:2110
FY 2023-2022 Budget:2010
FY 2022-2021 Budget:1913
FY 2021-2020 Budget:1822
FY 2020-2019 Budget:1735
Other Funding Sources:General Funds
Spending Authority:LB814

Other

Government Certificates Issued:530
Issued Certificate Descriptions:A Fire Alarm Inspector License is issued for either a full four year period or for the length of the NICET certification period that is provided in lieu of state testing. The numbers issue show both new licenses, as well as renewals.
Government Certificates Revoked:0
Revoked Certificate Descriptions:N/A
Government Certificates Denied:0
Denied Certificate Descriptions:N/A
Government Certificates Penalties Against:0
Penalty Certificate Descriptions:N/A
Explanation of Effectiveness:https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/explanation1719421301.pdf
Potential HarmIf fire alarm systems are not inspected by qualified, licensed inspectors there is no way to ensure the systems are functioning correctly; improperly functioning systems posed a severe public safety risk.
Regulation Comparison:https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/comparison1719421301.pdf
Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):No
Survey Submitted: July 1, 2024 12:01 PM